UTokyo Innovation Platform Company

UTokyo Innovation Platform Company, established in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is dedicated to fostering innovation by supporting start-ups and facilitating corporate innovation. The company focuses on enhancing the innovation ecosystem by providing resources and guidance to university-affiliated ventures, particularly in sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, agricultural technology, space, robotics, hardware, information technology, and artificial intelligence. In addition to its investment activities, UTokyo Innovation Platform Company operates an incubation program designed to nurture new enterprises and accelerate their growth, thereby contributing to the global innovation landscape stemming from the University of Tokyo.

Akihiko Asami

Partner

Kazuhiko Kakehi

Partner, Academic Co-Innovation

Gavin Kuziel

Venture Partner

Takahiro Mizumoto

Partner, Investment and Incubation

Hideki Nagasaka

Partner and First Round Director Head of Venture Creation and Accelerator Program

Makoto Ohori Ph.D

Chief Investment Officer and Partner

Katsuhiko Oizumi

Founder, President and CEO

Past deals in Industrial Automation

HarvestX

Series A in 2024
HarvestX is a company that specializes in robotic technology for agriculture, emerging from a project at the University of Tokyo. Initially focused on adapting robotics to farming, the company identified the potential of indoor vertical farms for fruit production through extensive discussions and trials with various stakeholders in the food industry. It has developed a unique automated pollination robot that addresses a significant challenge in fruit cultivation. This technology utilizes a depth camera and image processing algorithms to recognize flowers and fruits, facilitating effective pollination and harvesting. By providing solutions to the labor shortages in agriculture, HarvestX aims to enhance the stability of food production in controlled environments.

Adacotech

Venture Round in 2022
Adacotech specializes in the development of video surveillance systems and anomaly detection software aimed at enhancing manufacturing processes. The company creates in-house solutions that integrate advanced algorithms for real-time monitoring and detection of events, ensuring effective oversight around the clock. Its software is designed for various applications, including product inspection and monitoring of production equipment, as well as the assessment of social infrastructure. By utilizing inputs from images, videos, sounds, and sensors, Adacotech enables clients to perform primary screenings efficiently, thereby streamlining their operations and improving quality control.

HarvestX

Venture Round in 2021
HarvestX is a company that specializes in robotic technology for agriculture, emerging from a project at the University of Tokyo. Initially focused on adapting robotics to farming, the company identified the potential of indoor vertical farms for fruit production through extensive discussions and trials with various stakeholders in the food industry. It has developed a unique automated pollination robot that addresses a significant challenge in fruit cultivation. This technology utilizes a depth camera and image processing algorithms to recognize flowers and fruits, facilitating effective pollination and harvesting. By providing solutions to the labor shortages in agriculture, HarvestX aims to enhance the stability of food production in controlled environments.
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